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MK05 LBA

2005 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,906 mi
Last recorded84,906 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 LBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 84,906 miles

BOTH front tyres showing wear to edges of tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread just starting to deteriorate in corner (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 77,531 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front grill broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front grill broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,914 miles

number plate lights dull

Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,295 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 58,673 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 58,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,557 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 51,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side front tyre slightly wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 43,924 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 38,625 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust havely deteriated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 38,625 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust havely deteriated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,225 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery warning light on

both rear tyres perished

exhoust back box deteriated

steering a bit stiff when turning

traction control light on

Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,650 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 21,331 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2008 12,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear door will not open from outside!

Fail 21 Mar 2008 12,764 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear door will not open from outside!

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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MK05 LBA is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK05 LBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MK05 LBA registered?

MK05 LBA is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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